Nerdist spoke to Solo star and Lion King director Jon Favreau at the Solo: A Star Wars Story premiere, inquiring about the franchise’s first live-action series. We’ve relatively few details beyond a commitment to more diverse crew and a 2019 premiere on Disney’s untitled streaming service, but Favreau apparently confirmed the new series would be set after sixth chapter Return of the Jedi, and feature unfamiliar characters:

Previously, Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy made sure to note that the writer-executive producer would head up a diverse staff:

I couldn’t be more excited about Jon coming on board to produce and write for the new direct-to-consumer platform. Jon brings the perfect mix of producing and writing talent, combined with a fluency in the Star Wars universe. This series will allow Jon the chance to work with a diverse group of writers and directors and give Lucasfilm the opportunity to build a robust talent base.